Question

Name the awards that are conferred by the Government upon people for their distinguished contribution in different fields.

Answer 1

1. The state confers certain awards to honour the distinguished contributions in different fields. Some of these awards and honours are:
   
   1. a. Bharat Ratna
   2. Padmashree
   3. Padmabhushan
   4. Padmavibhushan
      Bharat Ratna is the greatest civilian honour/award of our country.
2. Special Medals of honour are awarded for remarkable services in the armed forces. Some of these are mentioned as follows:
   1. Paramveer Chakra
   2. Ashok Chakra
   3. Shaurya Chakra
3. However, it should be noted that such awards and medals do not bestow any special rights or privileges upon the receivers but are only a recognition of their contribution.